The average train between Görlitz and Cologne takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Görlitz to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Görlitz and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Görlitz is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cologne at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 1m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Görlitz to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Görlitz to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Goerlitz station and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station via Dresden-Neustadt station, Leipzig Hbf station, Erfurt Hbf station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Görlitz to Cologne train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, depart from Goerlitz station.
Görlitz to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
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The distance between Görlitz and Cologne is 562.2 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Goerlitz to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 8h 1m.